Top40 Theory (Asaf Peres)

Music theory Ph.D., composition DMA.

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[Top40 Theory (Asaf Peres) @Top40Theory]

The complexity of the vocal production/arrangement in Charlie Puth's "How Long" is unbelievable!

And there are even details I left out because I couldn't fit them in the image...

@charlieputh @DJFRANKE @therapkingpin

[Peach and Black Podcast @peach_and_black]

Learn "The Prince Theory" and it's effect on modern day music. Courtesy of @Top40Theory
https://t.co/FaI3iBz2Bh

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I think this is my first blog post since 2019 or so.

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I found a hooking technique or two in "Texas Hold'Em" by @Beyonce

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I just made a whole-ass blog post about this graph. https://t.co/QZWkYXhFDX

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For those who are too cool to watch the video, it's those "oh"s in the red squares.

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About a tiny but brilliant move in "Cruel Summer".

@taylorswift13 @jackantonoff @st_vincent

[Top40 Theory (Asaf Peres) @Top40Theory]

1. Listen to a LOT of pop songs and break them down.
2. Keep a very open mind and suspend any judgment based on your current perception of what is quality music.
3. Divorce the questions "Is this good?" and "Do I like it?". Find ways to learn from songs you don't like. (cont.)

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The 90s produced some bangers
https://t.co/0guHb3eisL

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The 90s produced some bangers

https://t.co/5NVY49j2Zx

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"Unintentional" by @marleybleuberry ft. @realpinksweats . Proud to have helped write this song along with some supremely talented songwriters and producers.

https://t.co/gWdj2Udsxs

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Used to post Twitter screenshots on IG. The roles are now reversed. Come join me on the Dark Side

[We Should Write Sometime (WSWS) @WSWriteSometime]

“‘The fact that he can continuously make No.1 hits over 25+ years, when 3-5 years is considered an ‘era’ in pop, shows that he has an understanding of how the human brain interacts with music on a fundamental level…”
@murraystassen @Top40Theory
https://t.co/yJd9yqP4ti

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Huge kudos to @Zoom for their amazing noise filter. I just taught a lesson with a super loud window AC in the background, and it was completely filtered out. I listened back to the recording of the lesson and there was zero noise.

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An app that lets you listen to podcasts at x1.75 speed but automatically slows it down to x1 during the music parts

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And here's the graph

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Phrase Syncopation in "Karma" by @taylorswift13 ft @icespicee_ .

"Karma" was written with @sounwave @jackantonoff @thekeanubeats @Jahaansweet

https://t.co/zUCJXeuvDx

[Top40 Theory (Asaf Peres) @Top40Theory]

@BonnieMcKee That's amazing. Congrats! Can't wait to hear it!